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Yeah ok. None of us can really know that though. De Zerbi has made several comments in regards to training. In one of his early press conferences he said he was surprised the players get a day off. I think he has very high standards expects the maximum from his players. His comments about...

tbh any first teamer who hasn't signed a new contract before the extension triggers is going to be off, Not sure he has "forced" this.

We have a pretty sizeable squad. Plenty of options available within the squad Mitoma/March/Lamptey/Sarmiento as wingers, then there's Ferguson/Welbeck/Undav as forwards. Some unproven youngsters/loanees to come, Buonanotte/Adingra/Sima/Zeqiri If anything we probably need to be making a...

You may be forgetting, Andone, Ryan, Connolly, Maupay....

I think we're massively overstating the "stroppy" side of Leo tbh. Sure this past week or so has been pretty dreadful, but it isn't something he's been renowned for. I think he or his agent didn't fully grasp the consequence of the optional year clause, when they signed. It's been a useful...

As with Biss, we've all known he's going for a long time. Suspect it will be £25m + add-ons , which lets face, look like they are going to be triggered.

If this goes through I'm very happy for him - He's been a great player for us and deserves the opportunity. The nonsense over the last week shouldn't overshadow that. Also would be another example of us being a springboard to top clubs. Won't do us any harm at all.

TB would be mad to do that. It's exactly what Tross is aiming for. Not a precedent we can afford to set.

Yep. Downing tools is not a good option for him. He may well get a decent signing on bonus if he leaves on a free in 18 mths, but his overall value will be far less by that point. Plus he will be stuck on our wage structure ( with no bonuses) for a year longer than he needs to be. By that...

I think the PFA have guidelines on maximum penalties, but agree the club should use whatever penalties are appropriate. I assume not making himself available will also cost him appearance and win bonuses, so he's doing himself more damage than us at present.

Sarmiento seemed to step up a bit with today's cameo. I'm sure our young forwards will see Tross's antics as a golden opportunity for themselves.

I hope he has a lovely break back home. Maybe a couple of beers tonight, catch up with the highlights of today's match and really reflect on where he is and what he wants to do next. He must surely realise, he's going to be better off playing to his best ability, rather than being a titsy...

Your move Tross.

"I can't help him. The person who can change this situation is Leo."

Weird take. Tony's poker skills are a by-product of his risk evaluation abilities. Not the other way around. He may delegate negotiation, but he is definitely involved in the decisions,

Tony is an incredibly skilled negotiator. He has turned these situations around many times before. I doubt there will be any need to exact any sort of punishment. Tony will just make it clear that he will accept the downside of this situation before allowing himself to be forced to weaken his...

I have no issue with Tross going now, if the money's ok. I suspect the issue is that the agent isn't able to convince Spurs/Atleti to come up with a decent enough offer. Trying to force Tony to accept a lowball offer, is never going to work.

Really? I think Tony knows only too well how dangerous it is to succumb to these tactics. Far better to let him rot in the reserves and see how the land lies in the summer, than give him everything he wants now. The issue here is Tross's expectations, not ours.

Feels like Leo and Agent are massively overplaying their hand. If a decent offer comes in, he can go. Clearly it hasn't.

Trossard's closing statement: "It is therefore important that Brighton cooperates with a potential transfer during this period and shows a benevolent attitude, which is beneficial to both parties." Sure. Tell Tony how to handle transfer negotiations. That'll do it.